"Stephen and Jennifer Powell said that the Arbor tower, part of the 2bn Bankside Yards development on London's South Bank, substantially reduced the natural light getting into their sixth-floor apartment in the next-door Bankside Lofts. Bankside Yards is eventually set to comprise eight towers, including mega-structures 50 storeys high."
"Mr Justice Fancourt, ruling on the case at the High Court, said that the couple's flat was substantially affected by their light being cut off. He ordered the co-developer of the site, Ludgate House Ltd, to pay the Powells 500,000 in damages, plus 350,000 to Mr Cooper."
Stephen and Jennifer Powell sued developers over the Arbor tower, part of the £2bn Bankside Yards development in London, which substantially reduced natural light to their sixth-floor apartment. The couple and their neighbor Kevin Cooper sought an injunction to protect their right of light. Mr Justice Fancourt ruled in their favor, finding the flat was substantially affected and ordered Ludgate House Ltd to pay the Powells £500,000 in damages and £350,000 to Mr Cooper. However, despite winning their case, the retired couple now faces a potential £3.7m court bill, creating a paradoxical outcome where legal victory comes with significant financial consequences.
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